Raspberry Mountain Beloretsk is a closed area. Mountain crimson. Legend and photos of the route

Article text updated: 05/29/2018

A year ago, I published a short report with photographs taken during a car trip to the city of Beloretsk, the capital of mountainous Bashkiria. Then I was so impressed by the Bashkir landscapes that a crazy thought crept in: “Should I go on vacation by car one day through the villages of this beautiful republic?” Of course, despite its beauty, this region is still part of the Soviet Union. And I want to spend my infrequent holidays somewhere in other worlds. Climbing the mountains when there are long weekends and holidays is quite possible. In May of this year, I once again had the opportunity to travel by car around Bashkortostan - last year’s memories stirred my soul. Therefore, when my wife and I were deciding where to go from Yekaterinburg for the June holidays, two candidates were discussed: Taganay National Park in the Chelyabinsk region and the mountains in the Beloretsk region. We chose the second... And today I will begin my report with a story about three happy days at the Malinovka recreation center, lost on the banks of a taiga river in the mountains of Bashkiria.

We have already hiked to Taganay three times with tents and heavy backpacks. I keep threatening to write a report about our adventures, but never get around to it (as well as the story about the climb to the Zyuratkul ridge in the Satka region). This time we decided that we wanted to see new landscapes. And they made no mistake...

Honestly, until recently, I only knew about such mountains of Bashkortostan as Bolshoy Iremel (height 1582.3 meters), where we also plan to climb, and Yamantau - the highest point in the Southern Urals (1640 meters; visiting by tourists is prohibited, since the military dug it inside with tunnels in which monsters have settled; the territory is declared a nature reserve, and uninvited guests are fed to wild bears). The impressive landscape from Yamantau can be seen if you travel along the M5 highway from Chelyabinsk to Ufa.

It was only during a trip to Bashkiria by car last year that I learned that there are a huge number of mountain ranges, shikhans and picturesque hills. On that trip, we spent the night in the Abzakovo ski resort, located on the Krykty-Tau ridge, next to Mount Shaitan. But I don’t like mass, civilized tourist places. It seems to me that everything there is somehow refined and artificial. I wanted silence and wild nature.

It turned out that such a place exists very close to Beloretsk. The bulk of Mount Raspberry (height 1152 meters) rises above the city. Just think about it! 6 kilometers from a fairly large, busy settlement there is such a wilderness: three-hundred-year-old larches, mountain rivers, flooded herb meadows and marshy swamps. There is no electricity!!! My wife and I looked at the photos on the Internet and decided unequivocally: “We’re going. After all, we definitely need to climb to the top!”

Our trip by car to the mountains of Bashkiria

So, the question of where to go for the weekend from Yekaterinburg was resolved. We borrowed a tent, a pot, and sleeping bags from friends. We prepared everything we needed for the hike. But, to be honest, I didn’t want to go long distances in full equipment: it’s hard without proper physical preparation. It's easier when you put up a tent in a certain place and then make forays along a radial route. In addition, the weather forecast in Beloretsk for the June holidays was not encouraging: cloudy, with occasional rain.

In the Taganay National Park, out of three trips, we twice climbed the mountains when they were shrouded in clouds. Nothing is visible, just frustration. You traveled 18 kilometers long with tens of kilograms on your back, but you still couldn’t see the mountains. Therefore, we were delighted to learn that at the foot of Mount Malinovaya there is a tourist camp “Malinovka”. We decided to rent a house or at least pitch a tent on their territory: we had a car under supervision and we could go to the mountains lightly.

As it turned out, my wife and I are not the only ones who are so advanced - all the cottages are occupied. We'll have to sleep in a tent outdoors.

Unfortunately, Bashkortostan is not a close place to go there by car from Yekaterinburg. The distance to Beloretsk is 440 kilometers. The quality of the asphalt surface is satisfactory. True, there is a section (about fifteen minutes drive) where it is not there at all, but the dirt road there is normal, you can drive through it.

Our journey to Bashkiria by car began at 19:30, immediately after work. My wife picked me up at the office, we changed clothes and hit the road. Despite the late hour, there are traffic jams in the city. It took more than an hour to get out of the capital of the Middle Urals. The route of our trip ran through the following cities: Yekaterinburg – Kasli – Kyshtym – Karabash (scary city) – Miass – Uchaly – Beloretsk. While preparing for the trip, we decided that we would not travel at night: we would spend the night in a tent somewhere in a field.

And so it happened. Twenty kilometers from the city of Miass, we turned off the highway onto a country road, moved over the hill so as not to hear the cars and pitched a tent on the grass. Oh, how long has it been since I woke up to the sound of the morning breeze, the murmur of a river and the singing of dozens of skylarks! True, it was raining lightly for half the night. And the morning was cloudy. But the main thing is the good mood of the tourist!

We got up late. We arrived at the border of Bashkiria only at noon.

Let's go village by village. One is more colorful than the other. Bashkir villages usually stand at the foot of a huge hill. Local residents walk in close-knit groups. What is there? Could it be dangerous for tourists?

While we had breakfast at a roadside cafe with delicious Bashkir dishes, got some water, took pictures - we arrived in Beloretsk already at three o’clock. At the entrance to the city, an impressive panorama opens up. As soon as I saw Mount Raspberry with my own eyes, I realized that the climb would not be easy. It towers so large and gigantic above the houses!

There are several routes for climbing to the top of Malinovaya. The most popular is from the Otnurok farm (also called Nura or Beloretsky forestry). This is where our goal is located - the Malinovka recreation center.

We resolved all the issues with the administration, set up a tent, looked around - it was already evening. Climbing to the top takes from 6 hours (there and back). We realized that we might not return before dark. The climb up the mountain on the first day was cancelled. The next morning we agreed that we would join a group of tourists that would raft down the Belaya River. And the next day we will go on horseback to the distant mountain Yalangas.

We took our backpacks and went to explore the surroundings. About 5 kilometers from the Malinovka tourist center you can admire the stone river (kurumnik). They offered us bicycles to rent, but we wanted to walk. We admired the mountain river Nura.

By the way, professional photographers usually recommend shooting landscapes using an aperture in the rangef/8-11. In order to blur the water at least a little, you need to lengthen the shutter speed. Therefore, I had to reduce the ISO to a minimum, and clamp the aperture to the maximum - tof/22. It seems like nothing worked out in terms of sharpness? She wasn't too lost.

And what smells there are in the forest! Hundreds of types of flowers now provide travelers with their scents.

5. Flowers in the taiga. The surroundings of the Malinovka recreation center. Village Otnurok. Weekend hike to Mount Malinovaya in Bashkortostan

We walked from the recreation center to the stone river and back for approximately two hours. I think those who see the kurum for the first time will find it impressive: there are scatterings of huge boulders to the horizon. We saw kurumniks on Taganay and Zyuratkul more than once, so we could only regret that we didn’t get here during the “golden hour” of landscape photography.

Tourist base "Malinovka"

As I said earlier, the camp site is located 11 kilometers from the capital of mountainous Bashkiria in the village of Otnurok. On the recreation center website you can see a detailed driving map and coordinates for the navigator (GPS: 54.051778, 58.323562). But when we entered them into the system, we got lost around Beloretsk and ran into some hill in the private sector. We had to get there according to the route described on the website: we reached Malinovaya Street, drove along it for 1.3 km and turned left down the hill towards the Nura River. There was a sign “Otnurok” to the right. Next - 10 kilometers on a dirt road of good quality - and you are there.

The Malinovka recreation center is located in a picturesque valley between the mountains. On the one hand, very close is Mount Raspberry. On the other, a little further away (approximately 11 km) rises the Yalangas peak. Well, there are also mountains around (Zolotaya Shishka, Kirel, the Crane Swamp tract).

All houses are reserved by more efficient tourists. I had to pitch a tent in a clearing on the territory of the complex (50 rubles per person per day). It’s more convenient to spend your weekend tour this way than just living in the forest. You are given free hot water and you can freely rinse yourself in the bathhouse (but the steam room is paid), you can charge your camera batteries in the evening (they turn on the diesel generator for several hours). If you want, order breakfast (100 rubles) and dinner (300 rubles). Everything is cooked in a Russian oven. Mmmm, how delicious! When was the last time you drank natural, fresh milk?

Malinovka base offers bicycles for rent, instructor services for mountain climbing and horseback riding. And behind our fence (so that the bears don’t steal it) such a dizzying landscape opens up.

7. View behind the wooden fence of the Malinovka recreation center. The village of Otnurok near Beloretsk. Shot on an amateur Nikon D5100 DSLR with a Samyang 14mm f/2.8 lens and a Sirui T-2204X tripod.

In this photo, taken on a Nikon D5100 DSLR with a Samyang 14mm f/2.8 lens, you can see Mount Yalangas. It was there that we went on horseback on the third day of rest. Height – 1297.9 meters. Our horse expedition went to the top and back (with a stop for a rest and lunch and a pause while climbing to the very top) in 7 hours. By the way, we dined on baked potatoes, chicken and tea with taiga herbs.

Our neighbors (a husband and wife about 28 years old and their daughter, who looked about 9 years old) went to Yalangas in 10.5 hours, without an instructor. And the next day they conquered Malinovaya (in 7 hours). And all this on foot!!! Not on horseback.

So, at a wide angle, as you know from my previous photo reports with mountains and rocks, the majesty of a mountain range is difficult to convey. This is easier to do with longer focal lengths. Here is a photo taken from the same place, but with a high-aperture Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 reportage lens.

The clarity will be worse than that of the Samyang 14/2.8 fix, what do you think?

If you walk from the Malinovka camp site towards the Otnurok farm itself, this is the view of Mount Malinovaya.

9. View of Mount Malinovaya from the Malinovka camp site. Holidays in Bashkiria

By the way, nowhere in the stories of tourists have I come across a clear description of how to find the path that leads directly to the top. Guys, remember my kindness (and now stop reading and please vote by clicking the Google+ button below). I explain where the starting point of the ascent is located (according to the instructor with whom we rafted on catamarans along the Belaya River).

Here you are entering the village of Otnurok and the road turns left across a bridge to the Malinovka recreation center.

10. View of the entrance to the Otnurok village to the Malinovka recreation center. On the right is Mount Yalangas. On the left is Mount Raspberry

See a new house with a green roof? Behind him on the right is Yalangas. On the left is a logging road towards Mount Raspberry. Follow it here.

Opposite this place there is a house with cranes.

We walked to the stone river (by the way, they say this is where my favorite adventure film “The Lost Expedition” was filmed), ate the canned food we had saved for a rainy day and went to bed in our room “Ward No. 2” (in the center).

13. Ward No. 2 at the Malinovka recreation center. In the background is Mount Yalangas, where we climbed on horseback

Here, in the background, is a shelter where you can dine while escaping the rain and a residential house. In the distance is the peak of Yalangas.

In the morning we went rafting on inflatable catamarans along the Belaya River. I didn’t want to take the mirror with me because I was afraid of drowning. But my review is great! Stunning views, wild taiga along the banks, picturesque rocks and even a grotto we came across.

On the third day it was planned to climb Yalangas on horseback. Woke up at 5 am. I decided to check if there would be a beautiful sunrise. The thick fog did not bode well. But, remembering my story “Foggy Morning” with photographs taken on a Nikon D5100 KIT 18-55 in the fall on the same gloomy day, I hoped that I would be able to photograph something interesting.

As soon as I left the territory of the recreation center, I was met by a sad horse:

- Hey, aspiring photographer! I’ll go about my horse business now, and then let’s arrange an unusual photo shoot together?

- Okay, Sad Horse, I’ll wait...

The odd-toed ungulate disappeared into the milky haze. And an ancient tractor agreed to pose for me.

Behind him is a hut, almost on chicken legs.

A little later, the fog cleared and the peak of Malinovaya opened up.

I tried to photograph the river. But I don’t like landscapes with a “knocked out” sky. It turns out to be a boring photo.

Then the local gang came up and offered their services as extras. It seemed to me that the guys would fit harmoniously into the frame, explaining that most of the photos taken on this foggy morning were taken with a Sirui T-2204X tripod with a G20X head. I agreed and this is what we got.

By this time my sad horse had returned. Only now she is cheerful.

— Amateur photographer from the Urals! Stop filming the dogs already! Even Apis Krasnoyarsky posts them in his review of the Nikon 70-300 telephoto lens with the Nikon D5200 SLR camera. Let's start an extraordinary photo shoot...

- I'm ready, Happy Horse. Show me how to pose correctly for a portrait.

The filly turned out to be so creative that my extras were dumbfounded in surprise...

This is how the first part of my story turned out about a trip to Bashkiria by car from Yekaterinburg. We discussed with you the pros and cons of the Malinovka recreation center, admired the landscapes with the mountains of Bashkiria - Malinovaya and Yalangas, and photographed the weirdos in the fog. I also saw a fox in the taiga twice in two days.

Tomorrow we have to go horseback riding in the mountains. If you have not yet pressed the Google+ button (see social network buttons below) or have not subscribed to notifications about new articles on the site, then now is the time to do it.

One-day walking route. Length: 12 km.

Beloretsk – Malinovka 1 – Malinovka 3 – Otnurok village

Route track on Nakarte.tk website

HOW TO GET THERE

The route passes through the Beloretsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Nearest cities: Beloretsk (start within the city).

The starting point of the route can be reached by car, or by any public transport route that goes to the Oktyabrsky village. You need to get to Malinovaya Street, from there you can clearly see all three peaks.

You can get back from the village of Otnurok to the city of Beloretsk by taxi, ordering it in advance. Distance ~15 km (journey approximately 45 minutes).

CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Mount Raspberry(1152m) (popularly called Malinovka) is magnificent at any time of the year. It is especially beautiful in the fall, when you see a rich color palette in front of you: crimson aspens, evergreen spruces, golden birches. Mount Malinovaya is part of the Malidak ridge, which includes the first, second and third Malinovka and Mount Kirel.

Its slopes are covered with rocky placers - kurumniks. In the summer (July, August) ripe large fragrant raspberries cover the entire kurumnik and from a distance it seems that the stones are raspberry-colored. In addition, from the top of the mountain almost the entire southern part of the Ural Range is visible.

The most accessible and beloved peak among tourists is First Malinovka. It was there that the “Stone Bag” episode of the famous film epic “Eternal Call” was filmed.

Mountaineering competitions (rock class) of the Volga and Ural Federal Districts are also held annually on Pervaya Malinovka.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

The Mountain Malinovaya route is a one-day mountain hiking route in the Beloretsky region of the Republic of Bashkortostan to Mount Malinovaya (1152m). From the beginning of the trail to the top of the First Malinovaya is about 3 km, the top of the third is another 3 km, and from the top of the third to the village of Otnurok is also about 6 km. The elevation gain is about 500-600m.

The route is quite easy to follow. No complex obstacles requiring special knowledge, skills or equipment are required. Accessible for beginners and tourists with children.

The route can be walked in different ways: in one day you can reach the first Malinovka and return back, in one day you can go through all three peaks and go down to the village of Otnurok, or according to the second option, go slowly and spend the night under the third Malinovka (or under the second), and at dawn, climb to the top and understand why the mountain was called Raspberry (according to one version).

The first part of the route runs along the southern slope of the Malidak ridge and passes through a pine forest with a small number of birch and aspen trees. On the northern slope - where the second half of the route passes - there are fir and spruce forests. In the spring, Beloretsk residents on the slopes of Malinovka collect the so-called kislyanka - this plant is correctly called alpine taran (knotweed), of the buckwheat family. It makes excellent pies, some people make compotes, and even in its raw form it is excellent. Quenches thirst. You can also pick blueberries, lingonberries, and raspberries in July and August. Malinovka is also famous for its mushrooms - boletus, boletus, boletus, saffron milk caps, and milk mushrooms.

There are several streams and springs with drinking water along the route. During dry periods they may dry out, it is better to have water with you to drink. At the beginning and at the end of the route it is necessary to ford the river. In summer and autumn it is not difficult and safe. In spring, during high water, it is better by transport or bypassing the bridge. In winter, the river freezes; around the end of November it is already possible to cross on the ice.

It is worth remembering that in the Malidak ridge area there are bears. There are a lot of raspberries here, and bears love them. But, if you follow the path strictly, you will not encounter a bear.

But in the summer it is better to take care of insects, in particular mosquitoes, in advance by taking the appropriate repellent with you. Also, we should not forget about ticks, which are abundant in this region. Therefore, it is recommended to walk the route in closed pants, which prevent insects from free access to open areas of the body.

Along the route, there is cellular communication almost everywhere. There is even internet at the peaks. In the village of Otnurok you can spend the night at the Malinovka base, and also order a bathhouse from them. The base is wonderful, the staff is helpful, there are horses, you can ride.

LEGEND AND PHOTOS OF THE ROUTE

Moving along Malinovaya Street towards the mountain you need to reach Gogol Street. On the right as you move, you will see a sign with the inscription “Robin”. We go down Gogol Street and reach the river. This is the Nura River. We move upstream the river along the embankment road. After about 2.5 km, you need to turn left towards the river, along a dirt road. From there you can already see marks on the trees.

Photo by E. Petropavloskaya

The marked route begins. The first small obstacle is a ford across the Nura River. In summer, usually no higher than the knee, even for a child. But in the spring, during high water, it is better to refrain from wading. It’s better to cross in some serious transport, like a UAZ, or go around the bridge (but that’s a completely different story). Through Nura - fun and fresh, someone will definitely “dip” in the cool water.

A short walk in a straight line and the ascent begins. First rest at a large anthill. It takes 15-20 minutes to get there. There are not many meters there, no more than 1.5 km from the ford, but the steepness of the slope forces you to slow down a little.

After a rest, the walk becomes more fun, after about 10 minutes there is a small ravine on the right - there is a spring, popularly called Koroviy. Local historians say that it was there that the famous rebel Emelka Pugachev once stopped and drank some water while crossing the Ural Mountains, where their fate brought them together with Salavat Yulaev, the Bashkir national hero. Maybe this is just a legend, but all Beloretsk residents believe in it. The region here is famous.

From the Cow Spring the road goes sharply uphill. After 15-20 minutes there is a fork. From the start of the route about 2 km.

The right path goes to the foot of the first Malinovka. And the left one goes further along the ridge to the peaks of the second and third.

A rocky massif, up to 80 m high, stretching into the piercing blue sky. It’s not for nothing that the directors chose this particular place to shoot the film “Eternal Call.” It’s very beautiful here, and there’s a magnificent overview of all the Beloretsk surroundings from the highest point.

No special equipment is required for climbing. You just need to carefully follow the guide's instructions. But if suddenly you are a rock climber and you want to try your hand, and there are all the conditions for this.

At the top you feel like a real climber! Arm yourself with a camera and create! The sharp peaks of the Second and Third Malinovka, Mount Kirel, the rocky outcrops of Yalangas, the harsh Yaman-Tau, the Crane Swamp - such photo landscapes will serve as an excellent gift for loved ones.

“Before you go up a mountain, think about whether you can go down it,” said one of the greats. In fact, the descent does not present any particular difficulties, you just need to know the treasured paths, otherwise the insidious Leshy will take you into the thicket, and this is the worst option. After climbing the mountain, having a snack on an improvised table made of stone slabs seems simply magical. Needless to say, Malinovka knows how to welcome guests!

In order to continue our route and climb to the main peak, you need to go down from the first Malinovka to the fork and continue your way further. And then a short traverse along a picturesque road awaits us. It's easy to walk because there is no climb. You can have a leisurely conversation, you can only admire the local flora in this area; the tops are not yet visible. Forest areas give way to clearings, and after about 2 km on the right along the direction of travel there will be a large hayfield. To the left of the path at the very beginning of the clearing, there is a small spring where you can get clean water. And from the clearing the peaks of the second and third Malinovka are visible.

Here, between the second and third Malinovka, the trail crosses the ridge and takes us to its northern slope. For those wishing to complete the route overnight, you can spend the night here. And in the evening run to the second Malinovka.

The second Malinovka is not as picturesque as the first, which has rocks, and is as high as the third. That's why they don't go up there often. These are mainly scattered stones (kurumnik) and small rocks at the very top.

Having collected the purest water in the spring, we move on. A slight ascent begins and more and more often we have to cross stone placers. It should be remembered that there are ticks here, and these insects are found here until September. Therefore, it is worth protecting yourself. Dress properly so that ticks cannot get through and you can even treat with special means.

After about 2 km, after crossing another stone river, the path forks. Its right part goes down to the village of Otnurok, and the left part goes up to the main peak.

The ascent from the fork takes 20-30 minutes.

The path is obvious, it is almost impossible to go aside or get lost. The inscription: “To the mountain” will definitely lead you to your cherished goal!

Already on the approaches to the top, beautiful views open up!

Finally we find ourselves in the circus of the third Robin. There is a small parking lot (you can place two small tents) where you can spend the night. But you should remember that there is no stream there and therefore you need to bring water with you.

And now the long-awaited moment - we are at the top of Raspberry Mountain. Here they are, the treasured 1152 m above sea level. The entire southern part of the Ural ridge opens up to our view. From here, from the top, you can outline the routes of your future hikes, because the entire Great South Ural Trail is visible.

Having admired the beauty enough, we go down. And we move towards the village of Otnurok. The entire route from the top of the third Malinovka to the village of Otnurok is 6 km. You can complete it in 1-1.5 hours. Below is a ford across the Nura River. Here, in the upper reaches, the river is smaller than at the beginning of the route.

The route ends in the village of Otnurok. There is a sign on the outskirts.

The village of Otnurok was once large, there was even a primary school here. Now it is practically a holiday village. There is also a tourist center “Malinovka”. You can arrange in advance, and a magnificent bathhouse will be ready for your arrival. This will be the logical conclusion of the route. From the village of Otnurok to the city of Beloretsk you can take a taxi. Only about 15 km.

This route is also unique in that it is universal. It can also be walked in the opposite direction. You can make radial exits from Beloretsk to the first Malinovka and return to the city again. You can come to the village of Otnurok and stop for a tour. base and go on a radial route to Malinovka 3!

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Mount Malinovaya is part of the Malidak ridge, which includes the first, second and third Malinovka and Mount Kirel.

Its slopes are covered with rocky placers - kurumniks. In summer (July, August), ripe, large, fragrant raspberries cover the entire kurumnik and from a distance it seems that the stones are raspberry-colored. In addition, from the top of the mountain almost the entire southern part of the Ural Range is visible.

The most accessible and beloved peak among tourists is First Malinovka. It was there that the “Stone Bag” episode of the famous film epic “Eternal Call” was filmed.

Mountaineering competitions (rock class) of the Volga and Ural Federal Districts are also held annually on Pervaya Malinovka.

In the spring, Beloretsk residents on the slopes of Malinovka collect the so-called kislyanka - this plant is correctly called alpine taran (knotweed), of the buckwheat family. It makes excellent pies, some people make compotes, and even in its raw form it is excellent. Quenches thirst. You can also pick blueberries, lingonberries, and raspberries in July and August. Malinovka is also famous for its mushrooms - boletus, boletus, boletus, saffron milk caps, and milk mushrooms.

It is important to know

Limitations and Features

The route is quite easy to follow. No complex obstacles requiring special knowledge, skills or equipment are required. Accessible for beginners and tourists with children.

At the beginning and at the end of the route it is necessary to ford the river. In summer and autumn it is not difficult and safe. In spring, during high water, it is better by transport or bypassing the bridge. In winter, the river freezes; around the end of November it is already possible to cross on the ice.

It is worth remembering that in the Malidak ridge area there are bears. There are a lot of raspberries here, and bears love them. But, if you follow the path strictly, you will not encounter a bear.

Along the route, there is cellular communication almost everywhere. There is even internet at the peaks.

How to get there

The route passes through the Beloretsky district of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Nearest cities: Beloretsk (start within the city).

You can get back from the village of Otnurok to the city of Beloretsk by taxi, ordering it in advance. Distance ~15 km (journey approximately 45 minutes).

Places for rest and overnight stays

You can park and, if you wish, camp at the second or third Malinovka.

In the village of Otnurok you can spend the night at the Malinovka base, and also order a bathhouse from them. The base is wonderful, the staff is helpful, there are horses, you can ride.

Rest spots are also indicated in the detailed description of the route.

Water

There are several streams and springs with drinking water along the route. During dry periods they may dry out, it is better to have water with you to drink.

The shops

The route itself passes outside populated areas. Make purchases before starting your journey in Beloretsk.

Don't forget to take it with you

Supplies of food and drink.
Personal and group equipment.
Repellent, mosquito repellent.

Detailed route description

Photo by E. Petropavloskaya

The marked route begins. The first small obstacle is a ford across the Nura River. In summer, usually no higher than the knee, even for a child. But in the spring, during high water, it is better to refrain from wading. It is better to cross in some serious transport, such as a UAZ, or take a detour along the bridge (but that’s a completely different story). Through Nura - fun and fresh, someone will definitely “dip” in the cool water.

From the Cow Spring the road goes sharply uphill. After 15-20 minutes there is a fork. From the start of the route about 2 km.

The right path goes to the foot of the first Malinovka. And the left one goes further along the ridge to the peaks of the second and third.

After about 2 km, after crossing another stone river, the path forks. Its right part goes down to the village of Otnurok, and the left part goes up to the main peak.

The ascent from the fork takes 20-30 minutes.

The path is obvious, it is almost impossible to go aside or get lost. The inscription: “To the mountain” will definitely lead you to your cherished goal!

Already on the approaches to the top, beautiful views open up!

The route ends in the village of Otnurok. There is a sign on the outskirts.

Kurkak is a mountain in the Southern Urals. It is located on the territory of the Abzelilovsky district in the Republic of Bashkortostan, 22 kilometers from the city of Beloretsk. The settlements of Murakaevo and Abzakovo are located nearby.

Since 1997, Mount Kurkak acquired the status of a natural monument. The main objects of protection are forest and steppe landscapes, as well as rare plants and animals. The area of the protected area of the natural monument is 515.1 hectares. The mountain consists of Devonian volcanogenic formations.

The name of the mountain comes from the Bashkir “kerke” - dugout.

Mount Raspberry

Mountain Raspberry is located 6 kilometers from the city of Beloretsk. This mountain range is a real gem of the area. Climbing to its top does not present any great difficulties, and transport accessibility makes it a favorite destination for travelers. From the peaks of Malinovaya, of which there are three, there are picturesque views of the city of Beloretsk, the highest mountain of the Southern Urals - Yamantau, Bolshaya Shelom and Mount Iremel.

Raspberry Mountain is also called Raspberry Ridge, Malinovka, and its Bashkir name is “Elektash”, which means Berry Stone. It is not difficult to guess that a huge amount of sweet raspberries grow here. The three peaks of the mountain are located in a semicircle and are at different heights. Thus, the first Raspberry rises 70 meters above the ground, the second has a height of 997 meters, and the third and most important peak of this amazing mountain range reaches a maximum height of more than 1150 meters above sea level.

6 kilometers from the city of Beloretsk there is the beauty of the local area - Raspberry Mountain. Already approaching the city itself from Magnitogorsk, Uchalov and Ufa, travelers can see the peaks of Malinovaya. Climbing onto one of them (there are three in total), an extraordinary luxurious landscape appears. You can see the city of Beloretsk from above, Yamantau 1640 m high, ridge Inzer Tooths, Kirel 1162m, Yalangas 1297m, Big Shelom And Iremel 1582 m.

The mountain itself has several names: Raspberry Ridge, Malinovka, Raspberry Mountains, but their meaning remains the same - there is a great abundance of raspberry berries, this is also typical for the Bashkir - “Elektash”, in the pass Berry Stone. On the slopes, the terrain mainly consists of kurumniks - rocky placers. From July to the end of summer, the kurumnik is overgrown with large, ripe and fragrant raspberries. At a fair distance, the stones may appear to take on a crimson color.

The vertices together form a crescent shape. The first of them is a rocky fortress with walls and reaches a height of 70 m. The second is a kilometer-long gigantic mountain, with a steep peak rise in the east. The third is considered the main one and, accordingly, the highest, its height is 1152.3 m.

Raspberry Mountain has a neighbor - Mount Kirel in the shape of a cone, together they create a ridge called Malidak.

At all times of the year, Robins stun with their splendor. But the season itself is autumn, where a wide color palette of crimson aspens, coniferous spruces and yellowing birches opens up for you.

In the 50s, the film “Eternal Call” was filmed in these places. Many residents took part in the filming, keeping memorable photographs with the actors depicted in them.

For many, Malinovka is interesting for its opportunity to get amethyst crystals. They are a type of quartz. In ancient times, it was used in the manufacture of boxes and all kinds of elegant jewelry.

Berries and plants of Raspberry Mountain

The beginning of spring serves as an excellent occasion for collecting sourweed (plants of the buckwheat family), which is what Beloretsk residents actively do. You can make delicious hearty pies and compotes from it, but even in its usual raw form it is edible and can perfectly quench thirst. Among other things, local residents also collect blueberries and lingonberries. Malinovka is known for its mushroom spots with an abundance of butter mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, boletus mushrooms, saffron milk caps and milk mushrooms.

Using two methods you can easily reach the foot of the mountains. The first one is from the side village Kuzgun-Akhmerovo, and the second from the north is a farmstead Otnurok. Also near the farm there is a tourist base “Malinovka”, from which you can go on a walking or horseback journey to any of the nearest peaks in the surrounding area.

Plan of a one-day route Beloretsk – Malinovka (1st peak) – Malinovka (3rd peak) – Otnurok.

They get to the original place of our route using a car or city transport heading to the Oktyabrsky village. You need to get to Malinovaya Street, from there you can see a view of each of the three peaks.

You can easily travel the way back from the village of Otnurok to Beloretsk using a taxi, which it is advisable to order in advance. The distance is 15 km (takes approximately 45 minutes).

From the beginning of the path to the first peak you have to cover a distance of about 3 km, to the third - 6 km, and from the third to the village of Otnurok approximately 6 km.

The route is very easy to overcome. There are no difficult obstacles, no specific skills, abilities or specialized equipment with equipment is required. Ideal for beginners in hiking and tourists with children.

The route starts from the southern side of the Malidak ridge and continues into a pine forest, where you can typically find birch and aspen trees. Further, the route runs on the server side of the slope, surrounded by fir and spruce forests.

The route passes through several streams and drinking water springs. But sometimes they can dry out, depending on weather conditions, so it is recommended to take drinking water with you. At the starting and ending points of the route you will have to ford the river. In summer and autumn, this process is not difficult and is completely safe. But in the spring, during high water, you should go around the bridge or use transport. In winter, the river is covered with a layer of ice; usually from the beginning of December you can move freely along it.

It is important to remember that it is possible to encounter a bear on the Malidak Ridge. There are plenty of raspberries on it, and they are their favorite delicacy. Therefore, it is important to move only along the road, in this case the bear will not overtake you.

Detailed description of the universal route along Raspberry Mountain

Moving along the street. Malinovaya in the direction of the mountain you need to get to the street. Gogol. On the right side of the path, a sign with the inscription “Robin” awaits you. We continue down the street. Gogol below and we get to the river. Before us is R. Nura. We move up in the direction of the river flow, along an embankment road. After approximately 2.5 km, you will need to turn left towards the river and onto a dirt road. After this, marks on the trees will appear along the way.

The marked route starts from here. The first obstacle is the ford across the Nura River. Next, there is a short straight ahead followed by a climb. Next to a large anthill, let's stop to rest. The height in this place is small, no more than 1.5 km from the ford, but the slope is steep and you have to slow down a little.

After about 10 minutes, a small ravine will appear on the way - there is a spring there, popularly called Cow. Local historians claim that the famous rebel Emelyan Pugachev stopped at this place to rest and drank from the spring. It is quite possible that this is all just a legend, but local residents believe it

After the spring, the road slopes upward. After 15-20 minutes there will be a fork in front of you. At this stage, 2 km of the path has been covered.

The right path leads to the base of the first peak, and the left to the second and third Malinovka.

While on the first Malinovka, you will see how rock formations reaching a height of 80 m go into the endless blue sky.

After the first peak, continuing our path, we need to go back down to the fork and take the left path. A pleasant traverse along a graceful path awaits you. There is no climb here, so imagine it as if you are on a walk. The forests will be replaced by clearings, and after about 2 km, a huge hayfield will appear in front of you on the right. On the left side there is a small spring where you can get drinking water. Already from these places you can see the second and third peaks.

Located between the second and third Malinovka, the road lies at the intersection of the ridge and leads to the northern slope. We'll spend the night here. In the evening, if you want, climb the second peak.

The second Malinovka is not very spectacular compared to the first, and because of this it is not very popular for climbing. In general, the local picture is represented by the kurumnik and small rocks near the top.

We continue moving. As you climb the northern slope, kurumniks begin to appear more often. It is important to consider that ticks are found in this area until the beginning of autumn. When protecting yourself from insects, you should take safety measures - wear clothing that covers the entire body and, if possible, treat with specialized aerosols.

After about 2 km, having crossed another river of stones, the road flows into a fork. The right path will lead to the village of Otnurok, the left to the third Malinovka.

The climb from the fork to the third peak will take about half an hour.

The path is straight, it is difficult to go astray and get lost. A sign with the inscription “To the mountain” specifically indicates the path to your desired goal!

As you approach the top, magnificent views of the third Robin open up in front of you.

In this place there is a small parking lot where you can place two tents for an overnight stay. It is very important not to forget that there is nowhere to get water in these places, so you need to take it with you.

Magnificent view from Malinovka

A view of the entire southern region of the Ural Range opens before our eyes. Here, observing from a great height, you can make plans for future hikes, because before your eyes in its entirety: the Great South Ural Trail.

Having enjoyed the scenery enough, we begin our descent back, heading to the last point of the route – the village of Otnurok. The length of the upcoming path from the third peak to the village of Otnurok is 6 km. It takes about an hour and a half to overcome. The ford of the Nura River also awaits us again. Here, in the upper reaches, the river is narrower than at the beginning of the journey.

The hike ends with an arrival in the village of Otnurok.